Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Somerford Keynes, ENG

Cotswold Country Park and Beach17 min walk
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre10 min drive
Lydiard Park17 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs W.C.

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 1 with Rain Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ensuite bathroom for bedroom 2 with corner spa bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Considering booking a stay at Cornerstone Cottage? Please do contact us with any questions.

Our house is a cosy, yet spacious, family-owned contemporary cottage on the private Lower Mill Estate nature reserve in the Cotswolds Water Park.

Tranquil location in secluded water garden away from the busiest parts of Lower Mill Estate, and yet only a short walk from the exclusive spa (included for all our rental guests) & other facilities. Miles of beautiful walks from the front door and a big selection of local sporting, sightseeing and relaxing activities. A favourite is the 15 minute walk to our local pub, The Bakers Arms.

We have owned our holiday home since 2003, specifying the house to be our own rural ‘home away from home’. Now we are delighted to invite you to share the experience and make your own memories.

Many guests have come back again & again, often booking long in advance.

Large sofas to relax by the log fire in winter, or to watch TV. Well-equipped kitchen, and dining area. Games and books for children. Wifi internet.

Large sundeck overlooking peaceful reeded pond, with sun from early morning til evening.

650 acre onsite nature reserve, wildlife abounding (extensive bird life, plants, wild animals, you may catch sight of a heron, an otter or even a beaver).

The £6m ArtSpa (approx. 500m walk) has indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms. Artspa also offers a wide range of spa treatments using 100% natural plant-extract Pevonia products.

There are also playground areas, trampolines, football area, table-tennis & tennis courts.

Ballihoo restaurant is approx. 500m from our holiday, open most of the year. Small shop & café open peak hours, approx 100m walk - good range of grocery items, good coffee & tea, patisserie and light lunches. As well as selling tasty home-made frozen meals the shop can arrange a chef to come to the house.

A Stay here...
People have stayed at our holiday home for holidays with friends & family, spa breaks, birthday parties, Christmas, New Year, shopping breaks, quiet retreats, writing books, preparing for exams, bird watching, getting married, golf, nature pursuits, walking, cycling, training, horse riding, Cheltenham Festival & other horse racing, tennis training, watersports, running, fishing, triathlon competitions, staff retreats, work placements, nearby conferences, to have a UK base visiting from abroad, visiting scenic places...

Previously advertised on cottages.com.

Winner of cottages.com Customers' Choice Award 2019 for overall rating of 9.5 out of 10 (or higher) for entire 2018 season.

Property manager

Tim+Vanessa

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children love CornerstoneCottage & LowerMillEstate

Events

No events allowed

Celebration meals ok. Not hen/stag parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I will go through with bookings that have accepted the code of conduct attached

For booking less than 3 days in advance, please enquire first. We can generally accept, but appreciate your prior communication.

No hen parties or stag parties, and no bookings from companies on behalf of employees looking to work from our cottage

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Celebration meals ok. Not hen/stag parties

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeside Ski & Wake, or check out an event or a game at Cirencester Park Polo Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Somerford Keynes, ENG

What's nearby

Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 17 min walk
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 10 min drive
Cirencester Church - 11 min drive
Lydiard Park - 17 min drive
Swindon Designer Outlet - 21 min drive

Getting around

Cirencester Kemble Station - 10 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Tesco Cafe - 11 min drive
Dolcetti Ice Cream Company Limited - 9 min drive
The Baker Arms - 15 min walk
Best Kebab - 10 min drive
The White Hart Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon located?

This family-friendly Cirencester cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Somerford Lagoon and Thames Path are also within 5 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Wilton, USA

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book this place now! Wonderful Stay!!

My family of 4 adults stayed here. It did not disappoint! Tim & Victoria are perfect hosts and the communication is great. They provide a lot of useful info to plan and stay at their home.. even have an app & book. Although they tried very hard to explain where to park to drop off our things, we failed...but it's ok. Once you found the home, it was easy after that. They left many goodies to enjoy. Thank you! Their kitchen is well-stocked and has a Nespresso machine with a milk frother. I loved the frother so much I just bought one for our home. They provided many coffee capsules to start you off. I haven't used a Nespresso machine before but after googling it I was on my way! The electrical outlets have on/off switches so if the appliance isn't working check to make sure the switch is on. The wifi was great. There are only clipper outlets in the bathroom so I used the outlet in the bunkbed room in front of the mirror for drying & curling my hair. We used the dishwasher, washer/dryer with no problems (Soap goes in the double bar section of washer). We ate at the Ballihoo restaurant our first night..yummy. They have a small store there to pick up food supplies. Had a massage & facial at the spa..so relaxing. Enjoyed the Half Day Rally Experience @ Cotswold Driving Experiences..so fun! 10-course dinner with Dine Indulge at their home..worth it! We rented an electric car, charging station only a few min away and FREE. It is so beautiful there..highly recommmend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

Lovely property for a short break away. We chose the property for it's location and the plethora of activities which suit all weather types. Contact with the owners was easy and they were so helpful throughout. Would revisit.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna P.

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Had a great weekend away Tim and Vanessa posted a book of activities and details about the estate prior to our arrival to be able to plan our activities. Great communication throughout . Lovely property. Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Spencer G.

23 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely half term week

Lovely cottage. We were a bit jealous of the bigger newer properties overlooking the lake but the cottage was perfect for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynn c.

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The host was so friendly and helpful. The house was well equipped although a little small for 8.

We had a lovely time here it’s on beautiful grounds, walks round the lakes and other facilities gives you plenty to do, highly recommend the sunset safari they do on a Saturday. All in all lovely house and area to visit

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tim+Vanessa

We love travelling and exploring, and we particularly enjoy being in the Cotswolds.

Cornerstone Cottage is a place we are always pleased to come to, our holiday home.

Having holidayed and discovered many countries around the world, it is still right at the top of our choices for holidays and short breaks with family and with friends.

Having lived in Paris for many years, Cornerstone was our home from home - our bolthole retreat.

Our eldest son was born in 2003, the year Cornerstone was built for us. He and his brother have learned to swim here. They have enjoyed walks in the wild, cycling, water sports, sport and just simply getting away with friends and family.

For many years we kept Cornerstone to ourselves, since 2012 we have been pleased to invite people to enjoy a Cornerstone experience as well.

Please do contact us with any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to Cornerstone Cottage, and to the wonderful Lower Mill Estate.

We fell in love with Lower Mill Estate when first visited and we jumped at the chance to be a part of it. We have owned Cornerstone Cottage since it was built in 2003, being involved in its design & layout. Over the years we have grown to love it more and more and we keep on making new discoveries, and trying things our guests have recommended as well.

The approach to Cornerstone Cottage, with views of the lakes and water gardens, sets the scene for an active, relaxing holiday surrounded by nature. The cottage is at the end of a stone pathway, in a quiet and secluded location away from the Estate’s internal roads, yet within a few minutes’ walk of the Activity Hub and Pilates centre, the lakes, nature trails and the LME Spa.

A perfect venue for all sorts of holidays and short breaks. With 2 ensuite double bedrooms, 2 further bedrooms and family bathroom as well as a fully-equipped kitchen.

We want your holiday to be all it should be and more - please contact us with any questions you may have.

What makes this property unique

Inside will find a cosy and contemporary feel with open plan living/dining area with wood burner & four bedrooms including two master rooms each with en-suite bathroom and balcony.

Wide south-facing secluded, enclosed sundeck at the rear of the property, overlooking the beautiful Mill Village water garden.

Air conditioning is available in the whole house, with substantial upgrades to original insulation specification. Energy-efficient heat pump system provides room heating in winter. .
Ultrafast internet WiFi connection, 300Mb/sec.
Smart TV' DVD + CD player.

Lower Mill Estate is a private nature reserve with hundreds of acres of lakes, fields and forests and miles of walking/cycle paths including the Thames Path which runs near to our cottage. For young children this comes alive with The Miss Mouse children’s nature trail and treasure hunt which begins near to the house. Children’s nature activities are also available during the school holidays. There is also fishing and there are picnic spots around the estate, and you can get up close to birds and animals, including, in a number of wildlife-watching hides.

The Spa is a short walk away. It is an award-winning, multi-million pound delight to the senses. Exclusive to guests at some of the houses on Lower Mill Estate, it is included in your holiday. Facilities include an indoor and an outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and gym. A wide range of treatments is available at an additional cost.
Other LME facilities include tennis courts, a multi-sports pitch, table tennis, bike trail and playgrounds as well as an additional outside pool open all year heated to 30˚C and a sauna. Onsite Activity Hub arranges yoga, watersports and other courses, as well as the hire of bikes, canoes, SUPs and other watercraft.

Dining options abound for our guests. You may like to try our very popular private chef dining service.